How to quickly call an assistant on Xiaomi: Google, Xiao AI and hidden functions

Voice assistants on Xiaomi smartphones make it much easier to interact with the device, from quick information search to smart home management, but not all users know how to properly activate the assistant on their devices — especially when it comes to models with a high-speed interface. MIUI different versions or about the company assistant Xiao AI, In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to call assistants on Xiaomi, including hidden features and circumventing regional restrictions.

It is important to understand that functionality depends on three key factors: version. MIUI (Global, Chinese, European, smartphone models (e.g. Redmi Note 12 or Xiaomi 14 Pro support different gestures) and regional settings. For example, in Russia, only Google Assistant is available by default, while in China – Xiao AI We'll look at options for all scenarios, including devices without the Google Assistant button and phones with a locked bootloader.

1. Standard Google Assistant call on global versions MIUI

On most Xiaomi smartphones with global or European firmware, Google Assistant is activated by default.

• 🗣️ Say “OK Google” (if voice control is enabled).
• 🔘 Hold the Home button (navigation bar) for 1-2 seconds.
• 📱 Use gesture: swipe your finger from the bottom corner of the screen diagonally to the center (on the MIUI 12+).

If the assistant does not respond, check his settings:

1. Open the Google app (the icon with the letter "G").
2. Go to the Settings section → Google Assistant → General.
3. Make sure that the Google Assistant switch is on.

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In some models (for example, POCO F5) The assistant gesture conflicts with the return to the home screen. To fix this, turn off the swipe up for return gesture in Settings. → System system → Gestures → Navigation panel.

On Xiaomi with Android One (e.g. Mi) A3) Calling an assistant works the same way as on pure Android: hold the Home button or use a voice command. MIUI, Integration with Mi Home.

Activation of Xiao AI Chinese-made

Xiao AI — Xiaomi’s voice assistant, which is only available in Chinese versions MIUI (China, for example. ROM). It supports smart home control, real-time translation, and even camera-based object recognition:

• 🔊 Tell me "" (Xiǎo Ài tóngxué) — It's the Chinese equivalent of OK, Google".
• 🔘 Hold the power button. + Reduce volume (on some models).
• 📲 Click on the Xiao icon AI In the notification panel (if included).

To activate Xiao AI Globally, the firmware will be required:

1. Install the Chinese version MIUI (risk of loss!).
2. Or use the XiaoAI app from third-party sources (such as APKCombo), but the functionality will be limited.

On Xiaomi models 13T and newer Xiao AI integrated into the power button: double pressing calls the assistant, and long pressing the switch-off menu, which only works on Chinese firmware and can conflict with other gestures.

3. Alternative ways to call an assistant

If standard methods don’t work (for example, on custom firmware or after resetting), try these options:

For devices with unlocked bootloader, you can configure the assistant call through:

• 🛠️ Tasker + AutoInput plugin (creating a custom gesture).
• 🤖 ADB-Adb shell settings put secure assistant_component com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox/.VoiceSearchActivity

4. setting up voice activation ("OK, Google")

If your Xiaomi doesn’t respond to voice commands, follow these steps:

Make sure the microphone is not silenced (check the physical switch on the device box)

Update Google App to the latest version in Play Market

Enable microphone access for Google Assistant in the app settings

Reboot your smartphone after the changes-->

For voice training:

1. Open the Google Settings → Google Assistant → Voice control → Voice Match.
2. Click Retrain voice model and repeat phrases for calibration.
3. Activate the Unlock with voice if you want to use the assistant on a locked screen.

On some models (e.g. Redmi) 10C) The voice activation may not work because of the limitations of the processor:

• 🔧 Disabling energy saving mode for Google app.
• 📱 Resetting Google Assistant settings in the app menu.

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Voice activation consumes additional energy. If you notice a fast battery drain, turn off the option of Continuous Listening in the assistant settings.

5. Solving problems with the assistant's job

If the assistant does not start or gives errors, check:

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI For example, the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G) Google Assistant can be blocked due to regional restrictions. Solution: change the region in Google settings to "USA" or install VPN.

For root-enabled devices, you can force the assistant to be enabled by editing the build.prop file:

1. Open build.prop in the root directory (Root Explorer required).
2. Add a line: ro.opa.eligible_device=true
3. Save the changes and restart the smartphone.

After the update MIUI The assistant has stopped working:

• 🔄 Reset the settings of the Google application in Settings → Annexes → Google → Warehouse → Drop it.
• 📥 Install an older version of Google App (e.g. 12.45.16 – stable for the user) MIUI 13).

6. Hidden Assistant Features on Xiaomi

Few people know that Xiaomi assistants support hidden commands and integrations.

• 🔍 Search in apps: Say "Find messages from Ivan in Telegram" - the assistant will open the chat and perform a search.
• 🏠 Smart home management: The phrase “turn on the light in the living room” will work if devices are connected to Mi Home.
• 📷 Photo by voice: On models with Xiao AI You can say “take a selfie” – the camera is activated automatically.
• 🎵 Music recognition: Activate Google Assistant and ask "What song is playing?".

On Xiaomi IR-Port (for example, Redmi Note 11 Pro)+) The assistant can control household appliances through commands such as:

• "Switch on the air conditioner at 22 degrees."
• "Switch the TV to the TV. HDMI 1"

To activate these functions:

1. Connect devices to Mi Home or Google Home.
2. In the assistant settings, enable the option to Manage devices.
3. Conduct voice command training (for Xiao) AI This is done through the Mi app. AI).

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On the Xiaomi Pad 6 and Mi Pad series, the assistant supports multitasking: you can ask to open two apps at the same time (for example, “Open YouTube and notes”).

7.Security and confidentiality when using assistants

Voice assistants record and analyze your queries, which can be a privacy issue, to minimize the risks:

• 🔒 Turn off voice request history in Google Settings → Account management → Data and confidentiality → Application history and web search.
• 🚫 Disable the assistant from accessing personal data (contacts, SMS) attunement.
• 🛡️ Use Xiao. AI only VPN, If you are outside China (the data is transferred to Xiaomi servers).

On Xiaomi MIUI 14+ And we got the Private Assistant Mode, which limits data collection:

1. Go to Settings. → Confidentiality → Special permits → Assistant.
2. Activate the option to limit access to data.
3. Choose which apps can interact with the assistant.

⚠️ Attention: On Chinese firmware Xiao AI by default has access to SMS And calls to execute commands like, "Read the latest messages." Turn off those permissions if you're not using the feature.

For complete control of the data:

• Install alternative assistants (e.g. Alice from Yandex or Bixby via the APK).
• Use it. ADB, to disable the assistant system services: adb shell pm disable-user com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox

FAQ: Frequent questions about calling an assistant on Xiaomi